Intern Hourly

Salt Lake City Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

HSA contribution

Job summary

Salt Lake City Corporation seeks an Hourly Intern to support the City Council Office. This paid internship provides students with professional experience aligned to their studies and is designed for educational benefit.

Qualified students must be enrolled in an accredited program related to the work. The role is part-time, with a typical schedule of about 20 hours per week or less, and includes benefits for students commuting to the office.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must work scheduled shifts in person.
• Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours.
• The scheduled work shift must be approximately 20 hrs. or less per week.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Job description

Position Title

Intern Hourly

Job Description

We are looking for an Hourly Intern to support our City Council Office. This job is designed to provide students with paid professional experience to further their education and training and is academically oriented for the students’ benefit. To qualify, students must be enrolled in an accredited school program related to the type of work they are expected to perform. Positions will terminate upon completion of the internship period. Incumbents may handle confidential information, which is expected to be kept confidential and shared only on a need-to-know basis with city employees and others when authorized by the intern’s city supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Collects data and reviews research materials, determines accuracy and validity of sources and appropriateness for use.
• Designs, develops, and conducts a variety of research projects; determines appropriate methodologies, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools, etc.
• Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Complies with city and department policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if the student is in good standing with the educational institution.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.
• Must have good computer skills.
• Must work scheduled shifts in person.
• Must be able to work some evening and weekend hours.
• The scheduled work shift must be approximately 20 hrs. or less per week.

Working Conditions

• Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights.
• Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required.
• Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals.

Position Type

Part-time

Pay Rate

$16.00/hr.

Benefits & Wellness

• Medical insurance
• Dental, vision, life insurance
• HSA (with $1,000-$2,000 City contribution)
• Wellness clinic for employees & families
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Perks
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $4,000/year)
• Retirement contributions (pension and/or 401(k))
• Discounted pet insurance, legal services, and more

Paid Leave

• 12 vacation days to start
• 12 paid holidays + 1 personal holiday
• Up to 80 hours personal leave annually
• 6 - 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Bonus leave credit for eligible rehires & public sector transfers

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.

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